pre-columbian

Explores the question of who was the first European to set foot on American soil. Columbus? Vikings? Others?.

Discusses how information on the settling and exploration of America before Columbus has been compiled from archaeological discoveries.

Provides accounts of pre-Columbian exploration of North America by many ethnic and cultural groups; including the Chinese, the Irish, and the Welsh.

An exploration of the people who could have discovered America, such as Christopher Columbus, Admiral Zheng He of China, the Vikings, and the Irish.

Examines the voyages of explorers who reached the shores of North America before Columbus. Discusses Eric the Red, Leif Ericsson, the Norse settlements, and ancient visitors to South and Latin America.